Car comparison

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VvsVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5)

4.0 W8 32V

275 hp3999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2004
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    275 hp
    205 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    611 km
    379 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.9 L/100 km
    15.8 mpg US
    19.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
275hp205kW
193hp144kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,789kg3,944lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
80.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
24.6s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.5L/100 km12.1mpg US14.5mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km379mi
Calculated
590km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,682mm184in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,497mm59in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,702mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,511mm59in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,510mm59in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
450L
475L
Max trunk volume
1,545L
745L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V6,000 rpm2,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.6 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has 82 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 82 hp (61 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s

Although Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V: 2.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
611 km
379 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
275 hp
205 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32V
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat Variant (B5.5)4.0 W8 32VVolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
275 hp
205 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,789 kg
3,944 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
13.1 L/100 km
18.0 mpg US
21.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,682 mm
184.3 in
Height
1,497 mm
58.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
611 km
379 mi
590 km
367 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32VVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption13.1 L/100 km18 mpg US21.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.93 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.89 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,965 L519 US gal432 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,439 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat Variant (B5.5) 4.0 W8 32V

  • Has 82 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Is 339 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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